Apocalypse: I'm the Landlady of the Refuge

Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Meeting

Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Meeting

Back in Room 201, Ji Wanwan sent a message to Qi Hao and Ji Xing as well, asking them to come to the operating room at seven in the evening.

After receiving instant replies from both of them, she contentedly curved her lips and headed for a shower in the bathroom.

When she had washed the bloodstains off her body, Ji Wanwan curled up into a ball on the cloud-like sofa in the living room.

In a drowsy haze, Ji Wanwan fell asleep.

She had a dream.

She dreamt that she was still the carefree genius of Nan University.

During the day, she and Xia Li would go to classes hand in hand, and in the evenings, she would talk on the phone with her mom, dad, and younger brother.

Occasionally, Qi Hao would come to find her and say things that embarrassed her but didn’t make her dislike him.

There were also Xu Siming and Teacher Xu, who carefully helped her with the difficulties in her studies.

Everything was so beautiful.

So beautiful that Ji Wanwan didn’t want to wake up, because waking up meant facing this purgatory-like apocalypse.

The corner of her eyes was wet.

Ji Wanwan let out a soft moan, slowly waking up from the beautiful dream.

She stretched lazily, somewhat reluctant to leave behind her dream.

After spacing out a bit, she dawdled out to look for something to eat.

Coincidentally, Xu Siming also came out to have dinner at this time.

Seeing Xu Siming, Ji Wanwan thought of the dream and couldn’t resist teasing him with a wink, “Yo, isn’t this the Dragon King? Going for dinner?”

Before speaking, he was fine, but upon her words, Xu Siming stiffened all over.

The next second, his ears turned red, and he angrily returned to his room, slamming the door shut.

“Hahaha…”

Through the door, Ji Wanwan could feel Xu Siming’s embarrassment and anger.

That’s what you get for being cocky!

Hmph!

Night fell, 7 p.m.

The languid Ji Wanwan sauntered over to the operating room’s entrance.

At that moment, except for Xu Siming, the other three had already arrived, eagerly waiting for her to open the door.

Ji Wanwan felt a lump in her throat and immediately perked up, quickening her pace as she approached, “You all came so early, wow!”

On the other side, Zhu Qian, who was eating in the canteen, craned her neck to look at the people outside.

Wondering why those people were gathering around the operating room door, it seemed they were waiting for Ji Wanwan.

What were they up to?

As she watched them enter the operating room, Zhu Qian quietly got up and moved to a spot closer to the canteen door, pricking up her ears to listen to the sounds coming from the operating room.

Qi Hao: “Wanwan, why did you call us to the operating room?”

Ji Wanwan: “Don’t worry, we’re still missing one person.”

Xia Li remembered what Ji Wanwan had told her: “Are we waiting for Xu Siming?”

Qi Hao, not pleased to hear that name, curled his lip, “He has no sense of time!”

Xia Li teased with a wink.

Why does it feel like someone is feeling sour?

Ji Wanwan did not notice their small expressions and just thought to herself, maybe Xu Siming was too thin-skinned, and after being teased by her like that, he didn’t have the courage to come to the meeting?

In the canteen, Zhu Qian was also a bit surprised.

It was well-known that these people in the operating room were close to Ji Wanwan, but how did Xu Siming come to mix with them?

When had that guy made contact with this group?

As she pondered this, a person came out of the elevator at the end of the corridor—it was Xu Siming, the man Zhu Qian was thinking about.

Catching sight of the man, Zhu Qian was momentarily startled.

Why did it seem like Xu Siming had changed?

Whether it was the aura around him or his appearance, he seemed to have grown stronger!

And wasn’t he injured?

Why does he look so spirited now, not at all like he’s injured!

And, his eyes?

Why did his eyes turn blue?

While she was lost in thought, Xu Siming’s gaze turned her way.

The deep blue made Zhu Qian’s heart tighten, and she instinctively lowered her head, pretending to be focused on picking at her food.

Xu Siming ignore her and walked straight to the surgery room.

Upon entering, he scanned the few people inside, raised his hand, and used a mist condensed from water to close the door of the surgery room.

Ji Wanwan: “…”

Damn, he fooled me again!

“Yo…”

Before she could finish, Xu Siming looked over with red ears: “Zhu Qian is eavesdropping outside, it’s always right to be cautious.”

Interrupted, Ji Wanwan harrumphed twice: “Fine, everyone’s here, let’s start the meeting!”

Ji Xing, who hadn’t spoken until now, suddenly spoke up: “Sis, I mean, why choose the surgery room for the meeting? It feels very strange, okay?”

Qi Hao was the first to stand up: “Your sister must have her reasons for doing so, a kid like you wouldn’t understand, so stop butting in.”

Xu Siming gave Qi Hao an inscrutable look.

This kid, why is he showing off like a peacock? 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Xia Li hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over: “Yeah, Xing Zai, let’s see what your sister has to say first.”

Ji Wanwan took the head of an Ant Corpse out of the refrigerator and placed it on the workbench.

Everyone crowded around as Ji Wanwan took out a Second-level Crystal Core from the System Space and placed it next to the Ant Corpse’s head.

Watching the round head of the Ant Corpse and the glowing crystal, everyone but Xu Siming and Ji Wanwan showed various expressions.

Ji Wanwan lazily leaned against the workbench, sweeping her gaze over the people present: “Everyone, find somewhere to sit, tonight’s meeting might run a bit long…”

…

Outside the surgery room.

Watching the door of the surgery room close, Zhu Qian’s eyes flickered.

These people must be scheming something!

And Xu Siming, he’s clearly not right!

Thinking back on what she had done to Xu Siming before, Zhu Qian felt uneasy.

No, she must tell Zhang Tao everything she saw, and let him decide what to do!

Room 205

Zhang Tao, with Zhu Qian in his arms, snorted disdainfully: “A bunch of weaklings, what storm can they stir up?”

But Zhu Qian didn’t see it that way.

She hinted roundabout: “I think that landlady seems pretty capable, we should still be cautious.”

Thinking back to how Ji Wanwan had handled Cheng Ya that day, Zhang Tao was somewhat annoyed.

If it weren’t for his wariness of that landlady, he would have seized control of the refuge by now, instead of swallowing his pride until now.

Annoyed by Zhu Qian’s nagging, he pushed her away irritably: “I know.”

Zhu Qian’s worries weren’t unfounded, and besides, he only had five days left on his rented room, he indeed needed to figure out a way to squeeze some more out of Xu Siming…

Inside the surgery room.

Qi Hao’s eyes widened in disbelief, mixed with a hint of frustration: “So you two have both awakened superpowers?”

It was now Qi Hao’s turn to feel envy, jealousy, and hatred.

That look, Ji Wanwan and Xu Siming enjoyed very much, as they both unconsciously curled up the corners of their mouths.

Xu Siming remembered what Ji Wanwan had said to comfort him before: “Haozi, don’t worry, maybe in a few days you’ll grasp a superpower too.”

Qi Hao: “…”

Seeing him fall flat, Ji Xing couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Ji Wanwan clapped her hands: “Alright, according to what I understand, superpowers are divided into five types: Gold Element, Wood Element, Water Element, Fire Element, and Earth Element. To date, these powers can be upgraded to a maximum of level nine, and whether they can ascend further is unknown.

That’s all about superpowers, now let’s move on to zombies.”